On the wrists of millions of girls and impacting millions of people, Swifty friendship bracelets has become much more then jewelry.
Why Subscriptions Might Never End
Behavioral economics can explain why forgotten subscriptions have become an increasingly typical phenomenon.
How a Behavioral Economist Explains Our Thanksgiving Meal
Through a Thanksgiving Top Ten List, we can use behavioral economics to explain what we eat and how much we eat during the holiday.
Why Your Name Matters
At home, at work, and politically, our baby names send a message that can nudge our behavior in a certain direction.
Why Monique Is More Than a Chicken
More than money, our increased pet spending signals the changing relationship we have with our dogs and cats and even a chicken.
Why We Expect Faster Deliveries
Mostly because of Amazon, the demand and supply sides of markets encourage us to expect increasingly faster deliveries.
The Economic Side of the Cronut
Celebrating the Cronut’s 10th birthday, we can also enjoy its economic side. Let’s take a look. Cronut Economics Described as “Pastry Nirvana,” the Cronut was introduced on May 10, 2013, at Dominique Ansel’s NYC Bakery in Soho. With no room…
The Mystery of the Missing Money
Late last Wednesday night, a tractor trailer driver pulled into a parking lot at a mall in Northeast Philadelphia. Hoping to take a snooze, he left his cargo of 7.5 million dimes behind a truck door with a flimsy lock.…